Shreyas Iyer Statement after Lost Against RCB in Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings lost in the first qualifier of IPL 2025. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in the qualifier. With this, RCB reached the final of IPL after 9 years. After the defeat, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer made an interesting statement. He said that we have lost the fight, not war.

After the defeat against Bengaluru, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer said, this day is not worth forgetting, but we have to work on our strategy again. We lost a lot of wickets (in the first innings). Now there is a lot on which can be studied back. To be honest, I do not doubt my decisions. Whatever plan we planned, whatever (plan) made outside the field, I think it was right. We could not implement it on the ground. “

Iyer further said, “This defeat cannot be blamed to the bowlers, as it was a low score for rescue.

The Punjab captain further said, “We cannot give such reasons, because we are finally professional and we have to bat according to the situation and we have to perform accordingly. We have lost the battle, but not war.

Punjab is not out yet

Punjab Kings may have lost by 8 wickets in the first qualifier match, but it has not been out of IPL 2025. Punjab will get the benefit of finishing the top-2 of the points table. Now Punjab Kings will face the winner of the Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier match.

If the Punjab team wins the second qualifier match, then it will enter the final. Then in the final, Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, Punjab will now have to win the qualifier-2 to reach the final.

RCB in final after 9 years

RCB has made it to the IPL final after 9 years. Royal Challengers Bangalore last played the IPL final in 2016. After that Bangalore reached the playoffs several times, but could not travel to the final. The foundation of Bengaluru’s victory was laid by Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood, who took 3-3 wickets. At the same time, the rest of the cancer was completed by Phil Salat, who scored an unbeaten 56 in 27 balls.

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: The Punjab Kings, who lived at number-1 in the league stage, have lost badly in Qualifier-1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in the qualifier. RCB has now entered the finals. But let us tell you that Punjab Kings have not been out of the final race yet. Even after this time, Punjab has a chance to go to the final. Interestingly, the final of IPL 2025 can also be between Punjab Kings and RCB.

In qualifier-1, RCB easily defeated Punjab Kings. Punjab scored only 101 runs in the match. In response, RCB won the match with 10 overs remaining. In bowling for Bangalore, Suyesh Sharma and Josh Hazlewood did charisma with 3-3 wickets and were Phil Salat Hero in batting. Salt returned unbeaten after scoring 56 runs in 27 balls.

Punjab Kings may have lost by 8 wickets in the first qualifier match, but it has not been out of IPL 2025. Punjab will get the benefit of finishing the top-2 of the points table. Now Punjab Kings will face the winner of the Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier match.

If the Punjab team wins the second qualifier match, then it will enter the final. Then in the final, Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, Punjab will now have to win the qualifier-2 to reach the final.

RCB in final after 9 years

RCB has made it to the IPL final after 9 years. Royal Challengers Bangalore last played the IPL final in 2016. After that Bangalore reached the playoffs several times, but could not travel to the final. The foundation of Bengaluru’s victory was laid by Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood, who took 3-3 wickets. At the same time, the rest of the cancer was completed by Phil Salat, who scored an unbeaten 56 in 27 balls.

Musheer Khan, Pbks vs RCB Qualifier 1: The first qualifier match is being played today in IPL 2025. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are face to face for the final ticket. The team that will win today will enter the final. In qualifier-1, Punjab Kings stumbled and Mushir Khan was called as an impact player. But in his debut match, Mushir was dismissed on Zero. After this, the fans put up his class.

Punjab Kings, who came out to bat first in qualifier-1, did not have a good start. Opener Priyansh Arya could score only seven runs. Josh English, who came at number three, also went on for four runs. Captain Shreyas Iyer also flopped. He was dismissed for just two runs. Prabhasimran Singh returned to the pavilion after scoring 18 runs. Then Nehal Vadhera 08 and Shashank Singh were dismissed for 03 runs.

If 6 wickets of Punjab fell for 60 runs, then Mushir Khan was sent for batting as an impact player. It was expected that Mushir would play with restraint and he would overcome the crisis. This was Mushir Khan’s IPL debut. But Mushir could not do wonders in the debut match. He was dismissed without opening the account. Mushir was dismissed by Suyesh Sharma. In this match, Punjab team could score only 101 runs.

See what fans said

Did Anyone Else Notice The (Probable) Lip-Sync and Gestures from Virat Kohli when Musheer Khan was Taking Guard?

If True, that’s Surprising even by his own standards. Definitely not the best demanour from a ‘legend of the game.’#IPL2025 #Pbksvrcb @PUNJABKINSPL @Rcbtweets pic.twitter.com/8fqnodgwrd

– Siddhesh khirwadkar (@sid_khirwadkar) May 29, 2025

Impact Player Musheer Khan Gone For 3 Ball Duck.

Pbks will be one bowler less in second inning. pic.twitter.com/xci1v1chmd

– tuktuk academy (@tuktuuk_academy) May 29, 2025

Musheer Khan has been given out lbw

RCB RCB #RCBVSPBKS #Qualifier1 pic.twitter.com/0ZZJUTK4MH

– Yash (@Yashtrendsetter) May 29, 2025

Han bhai aagaya paani pi kar

Kaha Hai Musheer Khan?

dekhu zara kaisa impact karta h pic.twitter.com/RV0QBK9OLY

– Edge of the cricket (@edgeofcrick) May 29, 2025

Stupid Stupid Batting from Punjab Kings – Trying to hick from ball 1

3 Ball Duck for Musheer Khan #PbksvsRCB #RCBVSPBKS pic.twitter.com/Y0CJYC1FZ0

– Cricketism (@midnightmusinng) May 29, 2025

Fan post Virat, PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1: Qualifier-1 is being played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. Whatever team will win today, it will directly enter the final. The post of a fan of RCB associated with this match is becoming fiercely viral on social media. In the post, RCB Fan has made serious allegations against Punjab Kings officials.

Fan wrote on X, “What is happening at the Mullanpur Stadium in Punjab. I am outside the stadium and have come here to support my favorite team RCB, but PBKS officials, fans and guards are not letting me take RCB flag inside the stadium. They are forcing me to wear PBKS jersey, because I am a Punjabi, this is how it is. The BCCI, it is very unfair to allow it to be a playoff match on neutral places to maintain fairness.

WTF is this Haappening at Mullanpur Stadium, Punjab Yaar, I’m just outside the stadium and came here to support my favorite. RCB but pbks officers, fans and guards are not letting me take RCB flag inside the stadium and they are forcing me to wear pbks jersey too too cuz im punjabi, this…

– aaisha (@Awkaaisha) May 29, 2025

Two match matches will be played in Mullanpur

For your information, let us know that apart from qualifier-1 at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh, an eliminator match will also be played on Friday. The BCCI has assigned the ground hosting two matches of the playoffs. Apart from this, another qualifier and fine match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore teams will clash for the final in IPL 2025 today. In both, who will win will enter the finals directly. Bangalore and Punjab qualifier competition will be played at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh.

RCB and Punjab Kings teams will face face to face in the qualifier-1 of IPL 2025. This match will be played at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. The team winning this match will directly enter the final. At the same time, the losing team will play another qualifier from the winner of the eliminator.

Who ahead in the head to head?

Bangalore and Punjab see a thorn in the head to head. Punjab Kings have defeated RCB 18 times and Bangalore has defeated Punjab 17 times. In such a situation, it would not be wrong to say that there will be a thorn in the qualifier-1.

Pitch report of Mullanpur Stadium

Large scores have not been seen on this ground. The average score of the first innings here is 173 runs. This season has won the team playing three times before in four matches held here. It is clear that the bowlers get help here. The toss winning team can decide to bat first.

Match prediction

Our match is the Prediction Meter saying that this match can see a thorn competition. RCB is expected to win, as the team has won seven consecutive matches. Once again, the Bangalore team can win in Mullanpur.

RCB’s potential playing XI- Phil Salat, Virat Kohli, Tim Seifrt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Mayank Agarwal, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player- Suyesh Sharma

Punjab Kings’ potential playing XI- Prabhasimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh England, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Vadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Ajmatullah Umarjai, Harpreet Brar, Kail Jaymison, Vijayakumar Vishal/Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player- Arshdeep Singh